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Building a Resilient Port Strategy with Brian Kempisty & Lauren Beagen

The Logistics of Logistics

Beagen received a Bachelor’s degree in International Political Science and International Studies from Hope College, a Master of Marine Affairs degree from the University of Rhode Island, and a Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law. and Canada. and Canada.

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Consumer Packaged Goods Network Optimization: The Key to Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

Now that just enough progress has been made to rebuild and strengthen these operations, a sense of “normalcy” has been restored consumer access of desirable products. However, we might not be out of the weeds just yet. Achieving these cost efficiencies improves profitability and elevates long-term competitiveness.

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Supply Chain Risk: It’s Not Whether Severe Weather, but When

Enterra Insights

”[5] Austin Becker, a maritime infrastructure resilience scholar at the University of Rhode Island, told Leslie, the pandemic is “a temporary problem,” while climate change is “long-term dire” problem. .”[5] Which critical sites have the highest exposure in terms of revenue impact?

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Associated Grocers of New England Selects HIMPACT

Herlitz Inventory Management

Contrary to common expectations, Associated Grocers of New England services a much greater area than just New England. The AGNE website states that while most of its business is in the six New England States (New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island), it has expanded to upstate New York as well. “As

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Pet Food Experts Selects HIMPACT by Herlitz Inventory Management

Herlitz Inventory Management

We took a long time before deciding between these forecasting and purchasing solutions because of the impact it would have on our operations and bottom line. Just in our first week of training, we saw how intuitive and user-friendly the interface is. This will improve both profit margins and daily efficiency for buyers.”.

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Outbound Tender Rejections Increase for the First Time Since March Peak

Zipline Logistics

Volume is climbing more steadily and is down just 6-7% year-over-year, which is up from last week’s levels. Additionally, according to Freight Waves, “outbound tender rejections have increased week-over-week for the first time since the OTRI peaked at 19.25% on March 28.”. Regional Logistics Market Updates. Midwest Logistics.

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Digging in and Doing a Little Bit of Everything

BlueYonder

I sold dog food all over New England – from Boston to Bangor, Maine and then south through the Cape and Rhode Island area. It was an emerging title at the time and really important to have at SaaS companies that are always looking at retaining customers and reducing churn. Tell us a little about yourself. Rachel Hronek.